Famous people and celebrities who died on December 12

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on December 12. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1861 Brunette Browning

  Renowned poet of the Victorian era.

• 1939 Douglas Fairbanks

  American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s. they were the stars of hollywood's glamorous society, thanks to his marriage with mary pickford 1920-1935. douglas jr., his only son, was his third marriage.

• 1951 Mildred Bailey

  Mildred Bailey was a popular jazz singer in the 1930s and 1940s.

• 1968 Tallulah Bankhead

  American actress who appeared on film and stage. she was well-known for her powerful performances and lusty lifestyle offstage. her performances on and off-stage made her the talk of london for seven years. after returning to the u.s., in 1930, she resumed stage work and signed a paramount film contract. her tv and film work was less memorable than her …

• 1973 Legrande Hardy

  Prominent figure in civil rights movement.

• 1976 Jack Cassidy

  American actor and singer (d. 1976)

• 1977 Welborn Dolvin

  Welborn Dolvin was a dedicated public servant who made significant contributions to politics.

• 1978 Fay Compton

  Actress (othello) dies at 74

• 1985 Anne Baxter

  Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family. in 1946, she won the oscar for best supporting actress in "the razor's edge", and in 1956 was nominated to the oscar for best actress for "all about eve". she took over the role of margo channing from lauren bacall in broadway's production of "applause" in 1971. in …

• 1988 Roseland Carter

  Renowned American painter known for vibrant landscapes.

• 1991 Eleanor Boardman

  Actor (crowd), passes away at 93

• 1993 Jozsef Antall

  First democratically elected Prime Minister of Hungary after the fall of communism.

• 1995 Valeriano López

  Renowned boxer known for his powerful punches.

• 1998 Falan Tolki

  Renowned fantasy writer known for creating a popular fictional world.

• 1999 Johnjoseph Heller

  Johnjoseph Heller was an American novelist, best known for his novel Catch-22, a satirical and absurdist depiction of the bureaucracy of war.

• 1999 Joseth Heller

  Joseth Heller was an American novelist best known for his satirical novel Catch-22, which is considered one of the most significant novels of the 20th century.

• 2002 Leveda Wood

  Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

• 2002 Uno Loit

  Renowned Estonian painter known for his abstract works.

• 2003 Hallelujah Black

  Renowned astronomer known for her work on black holes.

• 2005 Annette Stroyberg

  Danish actress (b. 1936)

• 2006 Peter Boyle

  American actor (d. 2006).

• 2008 Van Johnson

  American actor. a redhead with a boyish appearance, who starred in 125 films between the '40s & '50s. he arrived in new york at the age of 18, star-struck, with $5 in his pocket. also, he had a straw bag containing all his possessions. his 6'3" height was the highlight of his dancing, and he performed in the chorus in …

• 2013 Audrey Totter

  Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up)

• 2016 Tyyne Talvisara

  Finnish cross-country skier who won multiple Olympic medals.

• 2018 Lucilia Martins

  Renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

• 2019 Danny Aiello

  Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

• 2020 Ann Reinking

  American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020)

• 2020 Charley Pride

  American singer, guitarist and baseball player. pride is one of the world's top 15 record sellers, having sold more than 20,000,000 lps and five millions singles. he has won three grammies, and was named country music association's "entertainer-of-the year". his musical career began as the country's first black superstar in 1963. he sold more records than elvis presley between 1996 …

• 2021 Vicente Fernández

  Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.